Stéphane Frijia has been a transformative leader in the economic development sector for over 15 years, currently serving as President & CEO of the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership (NEI) since October of 2021. He has played a pivotal role in enhancing the 11- county region's economic landscape, significantly boosting its attractiveness to both domestic and international investors through innovative development strategies. Frijia's expertise extends to overseeing comprehensive business development and market strategies, emphasizing NEI’s role as a leader in community and economic engagement. His exceptional leadership and contributions to economic development have been recognized through prestigious awards, including being named in Indiana Business Journal’s Top 250 Honorees in 2023, 2024, and 2025 for civic leadership, and receiving the top 40 under 40 accolades in the economic development industry by Development Counsellors International in 2019.